Test Originally Scheduled for March 5; Delayed Due to Anticipated Heavy Snowfall

As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, taking place from now through March 9, a statewide tornado drill was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Due to anticipated heavy snowfall in northern Illinois on March 5; the state has decided to postpone the tornado drill until Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m.

As such, Naperville’s outdoor warning sirens will sound at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6 for the purposes of this tornado drill. All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate.

“While we may be focusing on the effects of winter weather right now, we need to remember that March is a month that can rapidly transition from winter snow to spring severe storms,” Emergency Management Coordinator Dan Nelson said. “All City of Naperville municipal buildings will participate in the drill, and I hope that as many residents and businesses as possible will join in the drill at their respective locations at that time.”

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